Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup apple cider, reduced to ¼ cup
- 1 cup caramel bits or chopped soft caramels
Instructions
- Reduce apple cider by simmering it on medium heat until it thickens to about ¼ cup; let cool.
- Cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to wet mixture until just combined.
- Stir in reduced cider and caramel bits gently.
- Chill dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Roll dough into balls, optionally coating them in sugar.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes until edges are golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg